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1 1 Administration (To create effective and efficient administrative systems for project delivery) May Devise Memorandum of Understanding for project management & implementation All partners understand roles and responsibilities Staff structure and output groups agreed H.Nytell D. Golla A Mason By September 2014 Memorandum of understanding published and full compliance Issues relating to contract discussed between partners and agreed at Transnational meeting Autumn 14 2 Establish Quality Assurance and monitoring plan MER plan improves project s outcomes S. Jungerhem A.Mason U. Schulte By April 2015 All partners contribute and comply with QA & MER processes Minutes of meetings & QA reviews Budget monitoring records & EU mobility tool return mobility tool returns 3.Create Communication channels via Digital Platform Information systems and technology improve internal and external communication (JH/MG) By 18th April 2016 Digital Platform in place Web site launched Regular use of portal by 3 partners Audit of activity logs Satisfaction surveys reflect positive impact of digital portal 1

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3 2 Core Team Interface/ Coordination (To maximise opportunities for successful project delivery and strategic planning) 1 Monthly Project Cyber meetings Improved communication and accountability between partners SJ,AM, & US / relevant staff 1 st Wednesday of each month Members attend cyber sessions. Cyber meetings held every month. Minutes of cyber meetings record progress of the project delivery plan Team feedback surveys 2 Trans National meetings In depth discussions to enhance intellectual outputs and plan further improvement in project delivery Minimum of 3 representatives from each partner 6-7 Nov Apr Oct March Sept March 17 Partners value the face to face interaction Increased commitme nt to coordinate d delivery Minutes of meetings evaluations 3 Joint Staff Training Session In depth planning session for all 3 Minimum of 5 representatives May 2016 () Increased work output and clear Minutes of sessions Course content 3

4 (5 days) partners to synthesise research findings and deliver outputs from each partner May 2017 (Uppsala) action planning for Professional Development courses in (Nov 16 ) designed evaluations 4

5 3. Stakeholder Engagement (To engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders and raise increased awareness of EfE ) 1 Arrange seminars for Schools/ Interested stakeholders to attend (E1 B1 & B2) Partners plan and deliver seminars to raise awareness of EfE objectives 2 Seminars per year Sept / Dec 16 Feb/ June new stakeholders engaged at each seminar Increased understanding of EFE issues Attendance log. Evaluations 2 Organise Stakeholder Study Visits E2 Engage relevant stakeholders to encourage active participation On Going Welcoming Stakeholders Study Visits attract interested parties. Attendance Log Evaluations 3 Create Local & National networks Partners work towards promoting Local & National networks to increase awareness of EFE On Going Networks created to focus upon EfE themes. Sphere of influence widens and raises the profile of E for E Data base of networks and newly created contacts established 5

6 4 Research and Development of new knowledge (To understand factors influencing early school leaving and identify good practice strategies to address this) 1 Research/ map context Reports created to outline current context/baseline All Partners April 15 Each partner produces summary of current context Review documents uploaded on digital hub 2 Conduct & review internal/external research to investigate examples of good practice Robust investigations lead to production of key findings which will lead to improved outcomes for young people All partners April 16 All 3 partners conduct and review research processes Assess key findings at joint staff training May 16 Relevant project findings updated & uploaded onto Digital Platform 3 Synthesise collaborative findings and devise new approaches/models Commonality achieved and examples of good practice and innovative methods articulated. All partners Phase 1 May 16 Phase 2 May 17 Partners analyse findings and identify issues framework.. Innovative strategies agreed to improve outcomes for young people Minutes and evaluations of Joint Staff Training event. Senior Academic reviews outcomes 6

7 5 Professional Development (Design and deliver opportunities for Professionals in Education to encourage greater student engagement and achievement) 1 Organise International course for Teachers/ Professionals in Education C3 Increased understanding amongst Professionals in Education Increased commitment to improve outcomes for young people. (AM) 7-10 November 2016 Intensive Study Programme for Teachers Minimum 20 participants evaluations. Attendance log. Coordinator s summative Report 2 Each partner arranges a Study Programme for Teachers/ Professionals in Education (Phase 2) E1 B2 Increased understanding amongst Professionals in Education By May 2017 Multiplier Event achieves 100% satisfaction rating. Minimum of 20 participants Evaluations. Attendance log. Cyber links record Coordinator s summative Report 3 Present findings at the final conference for Professionals in Education and To demonstrate the results of the project and share innovative strategies/good (SJ) May 2017 Steering Group organises final dissemination Conference evaluations. Attendance log. Project Leader s summative Report 7

8 stakeholders from National Agencies, Municipalities and other Influencers Practice to wider stakeholders (Politicians & Local Authorities) E3 B1 100% satisfaction rating Minimum of 30 delegates 6 Legacy & Sustainability (To encourage long term impact of Education for Equity s strategic partnership) 1 Publications forum uploaded onto web site/digital platform and articles/blogs published in journals and Social Media Improved access to new knowledge and the dissemination of good practice. Creation and sharing of relevant Publications/Liter ature for stakeholder access Interest & engagement in EFE project increases. Individual Contexts uploaded by 15 th April 2016 Ongoing process of sign posting relevant research and reading material on digital hub. All partners upload an outline of their work in context. Literature links for bespoke activity areas (Drop Outs, New Arrivals and NEET) uploaded Each partner publishes 2 articles relating to the Data on numbers accessing EfE publications. Monthly coordinator progress reviews Critical Friend supports the monitoring of relevant uploaded reading material. 8

9 project Wide range of stakeholders aware of EfE themes 2 Book published to summarise the findings of the EfE initiative Increased awareness of EfE issues Relevant chapters outline good practice exemplars Book encourages willingness to improve professiona l practice (HN) Titles /Abstracts prepared Chapters completed & sent to Oct-Dec 16 Editorial process March 2017 Printing Editorial group established Book deadlines met Publication by March 17 Minutes of Core Cyber meetings and progress check. Records from Editorial Working group Hard and electronic copies of the book. 9

10 3 Create a film to capture young peoples responses to EfE themes Increased understand ing of issues facing young people in contempor ary society Greater willingness to achieve positive outcomes for young people (HY) Storyboard completed Partners send films to Nov-Jan Editing process Deadline Film Working party established All film deadlines met Film ready for distribution by Records from working party sessions Monthly coordinators cyber meeting progress check Film uploaded onto website 10